Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when wind, water, ice, or gravity transport rock fragments from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What landform is created by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river?

Back

Delta

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the process where water gets into cracks, freezes, and breaks rocks or pavement apart?

Back

Physical weathering

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of sediment is most strongly affected by wind erosion?

Back

Loose, sandy soil

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of chemical weathering occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, such as when iron oxidizes?

Back

Oxidation

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of weathering?

Back

Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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